The LaPerm breed originated in Oregon. By: jetling 1. Key Characteristics Weight: 5–8 pounds Life Expectancy: 12–15 years or more As the name suggests, this breed looks like a kitty with a perm — remember those? LaPerm cats are medium-sized, muscular cats known for their curly hair. The hair can be short, medium or long; the condition

Dog anxiety can manifest in many forms, like lowered head and even aggression. By: Engin_Akyurt Does your dog’s behavior sometimes make life difficult? Whether it’s anxiety, barking or chewing, certain dog behaviors can make life tricky at times. If your dog has a habit you’d rather they didn’t, here’s a brief first aid guide to

Reading the news can be a hard and scary practice. Thankfully, there are phenomena like the #WhatTheFluffChallenge to cut through the darkness with a giant bolt of cute. The premise of the challenge is simple and slightly ridiculous. If you have a pet, or at least access to someone’s pet, and a blanket, then you

Do you remember the first time you saw a snake? I don’t! But this cat is certainly going to remember the moment for as long as their feline brain will allow. This bamboozling encounter between reptile and cat occurred at the melting pot of the domestic pet world: the vet’s office. While on a visit

It’s kitten season, also known (less glamorously) as cat birthing season. And while welcoming more adorable, baby felines into the world may sound like a dream, it’s an overwhelming reality for animal shelters across the country, like the Nevada Humane Society. The animal shelter is currently caring for 400 kittens, reports KTVN. “We have tons

Mowgli is one athletic boy! Two-time world champion and gold medalist paralympian in the paratriathlon, Allysa Seely, is not the only one who trains hard for her triathlons. The athlete has the best workout buddy by her side: 3-year-old golden retriever Mowgli. When Seely first got Mowgli, she decided to take him on her runs

Disclosure: This page contains affiliate links. This means Petful may receive a small commission, at no additional cost to you, if you click a link and purchase something. This helps us fulfill our mission to help as many animals as possible. Here’s Banjo and the Ruffwear Roamer Leash on a beautiful fall day. Photos by: Allison Gray Loker/Petful

There is a home for every type of dog, sometimes it’s just harder to find. Energetic Ruby went through four failed adoptions — after her original owner surrendered her — before finally getting connected with the perfect owner. The excitable pup was originally brought in due to her “generally unmanageable” personality, but the director of

An unforgettable RSPCA rescue from last April became public knowledge after recently appearing on the British TV program The Dog Rescuers on Channel 5. The rescue mission didn’t involve just one needy dog, but 82. According to the RSPCA, the animal welfare organization sent out inspector Herchy Boal after receiving several concerning calls from the

In the summer heat or after exercise, dogs need to pant to cool themselves down. By: Pixabay “He’s been panting a lot, Doc. Is that normal?” Oh boy, that’s never an easy question to answer. After asking the client lots of questions, observing the dog and doing a thorough physical exam, we might be on

George H.W. Bush recently welcomed a new member to his famous family. On Monday, the former president, 94, tweeted out the news that he now is the proud parent to an America’s Vet Dogs service dog named Sully. “A great joy to welcome home the newest member of our family, “Sully,” a beautiful — and beautifully trained

McGruff and Scooby help stop crime, but Poncho is a little more “paws-on” with how he saves lives. The police dog has become an online sensation, after the Municipal Police of Madrid tweeted out a video of the canine showing off his CPR skills. The clip shows Poncho promptly administering chest compressions to an officer

Remember when you were in grade school and summer meant roughly three months of freedom from the few responsibilities you had? These lynx kittens are your 10-year-old self’s spirt animals. The twin Eurasian lynx cubs were born at England’s Newquay Zoo on May 21. Since then, the duo has been kept at the facility’s lynx

Ehrlichiosis and Lyme disease are 2 of many diseases that ticks can carry and transfer to your pet. By: Pixabay It’s tick season, and those little buggers are everywhere — along with every other insect known to man, it seems. What makes ticks different? For one thing, they can be dangerous to you and your

Who says you can’t teach an old dog new tricks? For instance, how to be a social media influencer … or at least, influential. It was a stormy Sunday evening when Pepper, a 15-year-old corgi, wandered away from his owners in Charleston, West Virginia. The senior pup’s parents, Buffy and Harry Wallace, were concerned about

Copper, the registered service and emotional support dog, gives 10-year-old Connor support, companionship and security. Now Connor is working to save his canine’s life. According to WROC-TV, Connor has been diagnosed with PTSD, anxiety, ADHD, chronic headache disorder, and he also suffers from nocturnal seizures. It is this last health issue for which Copper was especially

Cats can thrive when given mental and physical stimulation — a perfect reason to create an indoor cat area. By: tookapic Years ago, my late husband built an enclosure for our cats out of scrap wood and chicken wire. They loved hanging out in there, playing tiger; 2 of them, Zorro and Woody, actually caught

I used “B” and “3” cookie cutters to make these forms for Banjo’s 3rd birthday. Photos by: Allison Gray/Petful Banjo turned 3 recently, and I’m a pet mom who likes to indulge in a little pet-friendly celebration. So I started off with a new dog biscuit recipe. This one has some of Banjo’s favorites —

Pest is problem is a regular for most of the pet parents and quite annoying as well. Though the market has a gamut of treatments that work against fleas, ticks, and other parasites, it is difficult to discern the correct treatment for your Fido. Frontline Plus, Advantage, and K9 Advantix are the three products that

Delta Airlines has announced a new update to its pet policy, which execs first changed in March of this year. The earlier adjustments changed the airline’s policy on the paperwork required for pets flying the in the cabin, mandating that any passenger flying with an animal — whether it is a service animal, emotional support

Popeye is in for quite the treat! On Friday, Eva Longoria posted a photo of her beloved pup cuddling with a hospital blanket belonging to her newborn son, Santiago Enrique. “Big brother Popeye can’t wait to meet his little brother Santiago!” she wrote on Instagram. “We keep sending Santiago’s hospital blankets home for him to

The sacrifices we make for the ones we love! While plenty of pooch parents are celebrating Take Your Dog to Work Day on June 22, there are those left out of the holiday because their office isn’t pet-friendly. Ollie, a human-grade dog food company, feels for these dog moms and dads who are still solo

Make sure the wedding day is safe for all participating pets. By: YYJyyj Unless you live in a cave, it’s highly unlikely you haven’t heard about the wedding of the year. A toast to Harry and Meghan! I have a feeling they’re going to be a lot of pets named after the happy couple. Indeed, as